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Do I Need a Gun to Protect Myself When Boondocking?
Yes, you should always have a gun to protect yourself when boondocking. Not that boondocking is more dangerous, in fact it's not. But, you should never take the attitude that you're safe and don't need protection. Boondocking on BLM lands...
Do I Have to Shut Off My Generator at Night?
You might have to shut off your generator at night while boondocking, depending on what government agency is in charge of the land you're on, and if there are any other people nearby. Otherwise, shutting off your generator at night is...
USFS: Rules for Boondocking on USFS Lands
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) manages all of the United States' National Forests and National Grasslands. They also manage several National Recreation Areas. What are their rules for boondocking on USFS lands?
White River Campground, Ely, NV
White River Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, There are officially five (5) campsites, though there appears to be a couple of other previously-used campsites along the forest road. Sites here are small, suitable only for vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, though trailers under 20 feet could fit in a couple of the sites.
Kalamazoo Campground, Ely, NV
Kalamazoo Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It's a small campground with four sites, each with picnic tables, fire rings, cooking grills, and there is a single vault toilet. It's located along Kalamazoo Road, right along the banks of Kalamazoo Creek, and the northern boundary of Schell Range.
Lower Hondo Campground, Taos, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Carson National Forest. There are four (4) campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, large enough for small to medium-sized RVs, but there are few other previously-used dispersed sites that smaller vehicles can get into.
Cebolla Mesa Campground, Questa, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Carson National Forest. There are five (5) campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, but there are also dozens of previously-used dispersed campsites all throughout the area. Campsites at the campground itself are small, capable of accommodating trailers up to 24 feet at best. However, many dispersed campsites are much larger.
Cosmic Campground, Glenwood, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Gila National Forest. It has eight back-in sites large enough for full-sized RVs, including an additional four to five tent sites too. There are four circular concrete pads for setting up telescope tripods to watch and photograph the night sky.
El Caso Campgrounds, Quemado, NM
El Caso Campgrounds is a series of five, free, designated dispersed campgrounds operated by Gila National Forest. All five are located along Forest Road 13, about 1.5 miles east of Quemado Lake. All five El Caso campgrounds are grouped within a 0,5 mile distance together.
Yarborough Pass, Padre Island, TX
Yarborough Pass is a primitive camping area located along the Laguna Madre. It is accessed by driving down South Beach for approximately 15 miles then traversing on a high clearance four-wheel drive sand and caliche road for 1.6 miles. There are four campsites with shade structures, but dispersed beach camping is also allowed.
